'85~'91 outside slider handles are the same.  The earlier models use a
longer handle as those mechanisms are "Cranked" open and need the leverage.

Often, those handles are found on eBay (careful about getting the
correct length, though) and several of the online vendors carry them.

'80~'84 part number 251 843 704 (long one)
'85~'91 part number 251 843 704E (short one)

New ones aren't cheap, though.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass (long handle)
'85 GL Westy (short handle)

Weibel, Pius wrote:
> Well, the cold temperature and iced door won the battle this morning as
> I snapped the outside handle on my 85 westy.  Does anyone out there have
> a spare?
>
> Also, what model years will fit on an 85?
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> Thanks
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> Pius
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> 85 vannajetta westy
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> 97 Passat
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